In article <22019.199.64.0.252.1134595624.squirrel@janor.ath.cx>,
dml@bleazard.net ("Jason Bleazard") writes:
>
>
> So, it turns out that I do have an exhaust leak after all. If you remember,
> after my bumper bender, I mentioned that I thought the engine sounded a bit
> different. Last night I finally found a hole in the tailpipe, just a bit
> behind the muffler. I'm not sure if it's the only one, but I didn't see
> anything else.
>
> Looks like it's about the diameter of a pencil. I'm not sure if the impact
> knocked off something that was already weak, or if it's just that I was
> listening to it more carefully.
>
> Can stuff like this be patched, or is it more effective to try to replace the
> pipe? I'm going to need an emissions test done in January before I renew my
> registration :-P. I'm pretty sure they'll reject it with any holes anywhere
> in the exhaust, and I'm sure whatever shop I have perform the test will be
> more than happy to offer me an entirely new exhaust system, plus
installation.
I patched a couple holes on my stock pipe several years ago. Used the exhaust
tape stuff. Holding up fine so far. Not pretty when you get under the truck,
but cheaper than putting new tubing in.
Kevin
1992 CC 318 2wd
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